Suffering is a normal part of the human experience. It can drive personal growth, inspire novel ideas, incite solutions, fuel creativity, and— especially in problematic situations—precipitate change.

The act of suffering can often strengthen us, and can contribute to a sense of meaning and purpose.  Suffering, however, does not always serve a useful role. To the contrary, sometimes mental and emotional suffering can have the opposite effect— suffocating a sense of vibrancy and hindering one's pursuit of his or her goals, interests, and dreams.

Mental and emotional suffering is complex and can be subtle in effect—dampening the senses, tempering joy, fueling self-sabotage, and limiting success in both professional and personal pursuits. The lurking impact of this kind of suffering often manifests as stagnation and can keep  an individual from realizing his or her full potential. 

Perhaps most tragic of all is that some of the most profound suffering is often experienced alone, even among the chatter of the most bustling and lively towns and cities.

Each of us has our own life-story. Some of our experiences we feel comfortable sharing with others, while some remain deeply private. Dr. Otonichar respects the sanctity, as well as the confidentiality, of the doctor-patient relationship.

As a physician and therapist, Dr. Otonichar believes that mental health is characterized by flexibility and fluidity of thought and intention. He takes a balanced and gentle approach in his treatment style and is careful to gauge and work with each of his patients wherever they may be. He enjoys helping people work to live more authentically and to experience a greater sense of vibrancy. 

Dr. Otonichar has treated a wide range of individuals. He frequently works with individuals who are simply no longer feeling fulfilled in some regard. He has helped patients with excessive worry, low self-esteem, stress, low mood, challenging life-circumstances, as well as those who merely feel stressed or overwhelmed. He is similarly comfortable helping those who struggle with more debilitating mental health problems such as psychosis, major depressive episodes, or mania. 

Dr. Otonichar is experienced in treating those with anxiety disorders, narcissistic personality, adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other psychotic illnesses, addictions, panic disorder, PTSD, and other personality disorders. 

He is meticulous with his use of medications and works carefully to try to help his patients unlock underlying patterns that may perpetuate a sense of stagnation. While he readily offers the use of medications if and when they may be helpful, he has often found talk therapy to be one of the most effective ways to achieve enduring change.